Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

This is a decadent wine in terms of its decay, but also completely fascinating. While it is well past peak and tawny in color, the nose presents Dr. Pepper that has lost its effervescence, sarsaparilla, hazelnuts, and caramel. Though the palate is lacking fruit it retains an incredible balance of acid and tannin that dance around the lightly spiced balsamic, cola, marzipan, and orange peel flavors. I would be disappointed if I’d spent a considerable amount of money on this wine but being able to taste a returned bottle is intriguing and enthralling in itself, and I consider myself lucky to sample it tonight. While I don’t typically comment on packaging, it’s too beautiful not to mention how striking this label art is. This certainly made an impression.

Astor wine class: wines of Tuscany. Fragile but elegant and smooth, soft and well rounded. Serve at room temp. No need to decant

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Classic styled, very herbaceous & green with less fruit. Drying tannins. Good but not great. #romitorio 2006

@delectable it's 2006

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